Her eyes sparkled with joy when she saw the gift.

Meaning: Her eyes shone with happiness when she saw the present she was given.

Choice of Words: Sparkle means to shine or glisten with small, bright lights. Joy is a feeling of great pleasure or happiness. Gift is something given to someone without expecting anything in return.

Alternative Expressions

Related Expressions

• Her eyes sparkled with joy as she opened the gift.
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